I rarely build ship models, but lately I've been wanting to change that. I just got the Squadron/Signal _Fletcher DDs in Action_ because I've heard that the Tamiya 1/350 kit is quite good. I know that GMM has a photoetch set for this kit. Is it any good? And is there anything else I should know before taking on this project? TIA.
You can't go wrong with that combination. GMM puts out a quality product, as does Flag Ship and White Ensign Models. The Tamiya Fletcher is a very nice kit and makes a great introduction to ship buidling. It is very suitable for advance techiniques as well, and the variety of camoflauge options is tremendous, as you can see in your book.
If you want figures for your model, you can get GMM's set, or check out Presier's 1/350 scale injected figures (though the latter are quite expensive).
Good luck with your project!
Kurt
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As has already been said the Tamiya model and the GMM set are a winnning combination. I built my fletcher as she was after her 1943 re-fit and its looks great (even if I say so my self). I'll post a pic to Alt Binaries model scale so you can see what a great looking model it turns out as.
Just looked there and... Wow! Great job. Thanks for sharing that.
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